T.E.A.L.® attended the St. Francis College Health Fair in Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. It was a large fair with both students and faculty in attendance and a wide variety of vendors. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved, as well as disseminating information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
T.E.A.L.® attended a job and internship fair at St Josephs College in Brooklyn, NY on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. There were over 100 students and community members at the fair, and T.E.A.L.® provided more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved through internships or volunteering.
On April 9th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery found out that after nine years of persistence and not giving up, her dream would finally be coming true. She will be in the audience at the Ellen Degeneres Show! Pamela has entered every contest for the Ellen Degeneres Show and even created an EllenTube video for one of the contests. She entered the “Are You Ellen’s Biggest Fan in the Tri-State Area?” contest and finally won! She is being sent out on a plane with a group of other biggest fans to Los Angeles to be on the show. We are all extremely happy that Pamela is finally achieving her dream after all of her hard work at T.E.A.L.®.
T.E.A.L.® attended the NYU Health, Science & Nursing Industry Expo at New York University on Friday, April 7th, 2017. T.E.A.L.® handed out flyers and brochures, providing more information about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing and how to get involved, as well as disseminating information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
From February 10th through the 12th, Push Beyond hosted their 2nd Annual Student Showcase at Beyond Dance Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. During the showcase, there were raffles, hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour. Any donations & all raffle proceeds were donated to Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Push Beyond was able to raise an amazing $2,500. CEO, Pamela Esposito-Amery attended and spoke about T.E.A.L.® spreading awareness to the dancers and audience. It was an inspiration to watch the showcase. Thank you to the amazing staff and owner Jennifer for choosing Tell Every Amazing Lady®!
T.E.A.L.® was invited by the New York State Genetics Task Force to attend their quarterly meeting taking place at NYU in Manhattan on April 5th, 2017. T.E.A.L.® was introduced to New York City genetics professionals and gave a short powerpoint presentation about programs T.E.A.L.® has and what types of patients could benefit from T.E.A.L.®. Pamela Esposito-Amery, Melissa Belasoto, and board member Flora Poleschchuk of Myriad Genetics Laboratories also had a table where they displayed and distributed awareness cards, information about our walk, and spoke to attendees about T.E.A.L.®’s work in the community.
Melissa Belasoto & Flora Poleshchuk tabling at NYU
T.E.A.L.® CEO and co-founder Pamela Esposito-Amery and Programs Associate Melissa Belasoto gave a presentation focused on ovarian cancer awareness to a group of over 50 students on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017. The students included nursing, leadership, and recreation majors. T.E.A.L.® also had a table where they were able to hand out information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer, and was able to give a lecture during the school’s “common hour” which provided life-saving information to faculty and students about the risk factors of ovarian cancer and what to watch out for.
On April 1st, 2017 T.E.A.L.® participated in Prospect Park Alliance’s 1st annual Opening Weekend Fair as a part of the 150th anniversary celebrations in Prospect Park. The event included a wide variety of vendors, and during the fair, T.E.A.L.® staff and volunteers were able to share information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® also provided information about ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.® to over 100 attendees throughout the course of the afternoon.
T.E.A.L.®’s Whitesboro Walk will be hosting a great event in Whitesboro, NY in partnership with Thirty One www.mythirtyone.com/6126 , and 100% of proceeds will go towards the Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk. To shop the fundraiser, type in the above address, click “My Parties”, locate Team T.E.A.L.® and then “Shop Now” to access all products that are involved. When the fundraiser is done on April 5th, there will be an event in celebration of funds raised. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 5th at 6pm at St. Joseph’s Pariah Center- 5748 Stokes-Lee Center Rd, Lee Center, NY. Join us and help make this year’s 3rd annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk the best one yet! If you cannot attend the event and are interested in joining this year’s walk in September, more information can be found at www.tealwalk.org/whitesboro.
On March 29th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® participated in Salem Community Center’s Women’s Health Panel. The panel covered topics ranging from sexual harassment to reproductive health, to women’s wellness and careers in health. T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery spoke about T.E.A.L.®’s organization and mission and her career path as a professional in the health sector. Over 50 students and faculty attended, learning more about the work done by Salem Community Center as well as the work done by Planned Parenthood’s Street Beat, Iris House, Safe Horizon, and Tell Every Amazing Lady®.
On Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® participated in a career fair at St. Francis College. During the fair, T.E.A.L.® staff and volunteers were able to share information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® was also able to provide information about the new T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador Program and other ways for young students to get involved with the work being done by Tell Every Amazing Lady® through internships, event assistance, or general volunteer assistance.
T.E.A.L.® attended a Health and Wellness Conference in Jamaica, Queens on Saturday March 25th, 2017. In partnership with PS 48 and Public Advocate Letitia James, T.E.A.L.® CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery presented during the opening ceremony in front of 200 community members and health advocates. Post opening ceremony, there were interactive workshops focusing on nutrition, women’s health and more. During the workshops T.E.A.L.® tabled, providing more information for parents and students about the work that Tell Every Amazing Lady® is doing throughout the 5 boroughs and how to get involved.
T.E.A.L.®’s amazing volunteer, Samantha Radandt along with B&R Events is hosting yet another amazing event at Vine in South Carolina. The event will take place on April 7th, 2017. Special guests Lauren Taylor, Maggie Maher, Tracy Ryan, Alexandra Gonzalez and Vanessa de la Viña and Ashley Minelli will be behind the bar helping to supporting this cause. During the event, there will be a raffle, happy hour, and specials all while helping raise funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness. All of the proceeds will be donated to T.E.A.L.®.
Sorority Kappa Psi-Delta Omega Fraternity at the South University School of Pharmacy is having an online Yankee Candle Fundraiser to help raise money for the 4th Annual T.E.A.L.® Walk in Savannah, Georgia. The fundraiser ends on June 15th, 2017. Shop for a cause by purchasing a candle from Yankee Candle. In order to support this fundraiser,you must shop through the fundraising website: www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. When checking out, enter GROUP #: 999966867. Purchases of $100 and over receive free shipping. Help make this year’s 4th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk the best one yet!
On Thursday, March 23rd, 2017, JLew is partnering with Red Flower for a “Refresh Your Rituals” event. The event will take place at Red Flower located at 13 Prince Street, NY 10012. During the event, there will be a reiki and meditation session followed by a discussion about everyday rituals. There will also be light bites and cocktails. 20% of sales proceeds will be donated to Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Admission is FREE so come by and check out this amazing event!! See the flyer below for further details.
On Sunday, March 12th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® attended the CouncilWoman Laurie Cumbo Summer Youth Resource Fair in Brooklyn, New York. During the Fair, T.E.A.L.® staff and volunteers were able to share information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. T.E.A.L.® also introduced the new T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador Program as well as numerous other ways to get involved with T.E.A.L.® to over 600 attendees.
On Monday, March 20th, 2017, in partnership with the Kingsborough Community Health Club, T.E.A.L.® attended the Kingsborough Community College’s (KCC) Women’s Health Panel, titled “Celebrating Women’s Health, 21st Century Style”. T.E.A.L.® . CEO Pamela Esposito-Amery presented and spoke with club members and the greater KCC community about ovarian cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors, and how she initially got involved with ovarian cancer awareness outreach. T.E.A.L.® closed by providing information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for students, as well as discussing the challenges facing women’s health throughout 2017 and beyond.
Commemorate your loved one by purchasing a customizable tribute plaque to be hung in the T.E.A.L.® Community Center. These tributes will remain an important, permanent part of our foundation. A tribute plaque will help you and our community remember and honor your loved one in a special way for years to come. Join T.E.A.L.® at our Community Center for a small ceremony with your family and friends after we place your loved one’s tribute plaque on our Memory Wall. For further details or to purchase a tribute plaque, please visit www.telleveryamazinglady.org/memorywall.
T.E.A.L.® has officially launched the new T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassador Program! Do you know an amazing student currently enrolled full time ? T.E.A.L.® will be selecting up to 4 official T.E.A.L.® Youth Ambassadors. Our T.E.A.L.® staff will guide, mentor and develop training for ambassadors to implement as they engage and educate diverse audiences about this important women’s health issue. This Youth Ambassador Program will provide unique hands-on, learning experience with opportunity for building essential leadership skills. Beyond being a great addition to any student’s resume, this program will provide the unparalleled experience of directly impacting one’s own community by promoting life saving information. For further details and to apply, please visit www.telleveryamazinglady.org/youthambassador
Online registration for the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/ Run is officially open! The walk will take place in Prospect Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Come celebrate nine years of awareness, courage, and strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure! Please visit www.tealwalk.org/brooklyn to register today.
On February 27th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® received an award for being the one of the 15 “Best Ovarian Cancer Blogs” on the web. We are honored to receive this award for our YouTube channel. To view the article please visit this link. Thank you Feedspot for recognizing T.E.A.L.® and helping share our mission! Have you seen our YouTube Channel?
On Saturday, February 25th, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® visited the Church of God of Prophecy for the 3rd Annual Symposium in Brooklyn, New York. Founder/CEO Pamela was invited to be one of several guest lecturers including representatives from NYU Langone. During her presentation, she was able to spread awareness about the risk and symptoms of ovarian cancer to over 45 people.
This is an FDA update from Vermillion/Aspira Labs. Recently, Vermillion has issued a letter explaining the FDA Safety Warning about recommending against using screening tests for ovarian cancer. In the letter, Vermillion discusses how OVA1, CA125 and ROMA should be used in determining appropriate screening tests for ovarian cancer and their technology in general.
Read the entire call to action letter here. Vermillion has helped sponsor Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s six educational PSA videos that include education about signs, symptoms and risks that can be viewed here.
B&R Events hosted yet another amazing event, Bubbly Bites at Chef 360’a Studio Kitchen in South Carolina. The event took place on February 21st, 2017. During the event, guests were able to try delicious appetizers and sample different wines while helping raise funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness. They were able to raise an amazing $410! Huge thank you to Samantha and the entire B&R Events group for all of their support.
On February 18, 2017, Lion Pamela Esposito-Amery (CEO of T.E.A.L.®) and Lion Lawrence Esposito (T.E.A.L.® Advisory Board Member) and Lion John Cucarese (Board Secretary of T.E.A.L.®) spread awareness and educational information about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of Ovarian Cancer to over 200 individuals at the Lions Clubs International District 20-K1 Mid Winter Convention in Queens, NY
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Tell Every Amazing Lady® would like to share this informative article written by Dr. Marra Francis regarding information on Pelvic Mass Assessment. The article is titled “How You Can Conquer Fear and Get Answers After a Pelvic Mass Diagnosis: Conscious Life News”. View the full article here and let us know if it was helpful.
On February 16, 2017, Tell Every Amazing Lady® attended the Tannenbaum Helpern’s Women’s Initiative Event at the Roger Smith Hotel in NYC. During this event, T.E.A.L.® was able to spread awareness while “indulging” in products from featured women-owned businesses. It was a pleasure being able to connect with women from all over New York. A huge thank you to Tannenbaum Helpern’s for inviting us to this inspiring event!
On February 15, 2017, T.E.A.L.® attended the Adult Education Health Fair in Manhattan. During the health fair, T.E.A.L.® had an awareness table and used the opportunity to spread information to 100 including students and members of the local community about Ovarian Cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors in addition to T.E.A.L.®’s upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
From February 10th through the 12th, Push Beyond is hosting their 2nd Annual Student Showcase. The event will take place at Beyond Dance Studio located at 8717 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209. During the showcase, there will be raffles, hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour. Any donations & all raffle proceeds will be donated to Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Admission is FREE so come by and check out these amazing dancers!
For the month of February, T.E.A.L.® is partnering with American Institute for Cancer Research for National Cancer Prevention Month. The goal of this campaign is to show Americans how they and their families can lower their cancer risk. AICR estimates that almost one-third of the most common cancers in the U.S. could be prevented if Americans moved more, weighed less and ate more healthy. (Source: http://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention-month/) Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for helpful tips and recommendations for how you can take daily lifestyle steps to reduce your cancer risk! Learn more about the campaign here.
T.E.A.L.®’s amazing volunteer, Samantha Radandt along with B&R Events is hosting yet another amazing event, Bubbly Bites at Chef 360’a Studio Kitchen in South Carolina. The event will take place on February 23rd, 2017. During the event, people will be able to try delicious appetizers and sample different wines while helping raise funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness. Tickets are $25 per person. Part of the proceeds will be donated to T.E.A.L.®. For more information and to purchase tickets, click this link.
T.E.A.L.® is so excited to be a part of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 18th, 2018! In anticipation of the race, the T.E.A.L.® United ½ runners met up at the T.E.A.L.® Community Center on January 28th, where they were able to get to know each other and bond as a team, as well as speaking with T.E.A.L.® staff about fundraising and why they chose T.E.A.L.® specifically. Stay tuned for featured stories about each runner leading up to race day!
T.E.A.L.® was invited to New York City Council Member Corey Johnson’s Inauguration as Speaker of the City Council on January 28, 2018 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea. It was an honor to be part of this amazing event and to listen to Corey Johnson speak about tackling the issues that the people of New York City face in Manhattan and throughout all five boroughs.
On Friday, January 26th T.E.A.L. ® participated in Walter Mosley’s 4th Annual Youth Job Fair and Expo. Over 250 people received awareness information including youth ranging from 14-24 years old. Special thanks to Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley of the 57th Assembly District for hosting the event and inviting T.E.A.L. ® to participate.
Thank you so much to Harry Connick Jr and his crew for having us for a taping of HARRY on January 23rd, 2018. A group of T.E.A.L.® survivors, staff, and volunteers were able to join the audience for the live taping. Program Associate Melissa Belasoto was featured in the “Food Fight” segment, and survivor Michele was able to ask a question about ovarian cancer and connect with Harry backstage after the show! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for T.E.A.L.® in the audience when it airs on February 26th.
On January 17th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® hosted a Learn to Crochet Workshop with moderator Kaiwen Ye. During the workshop survivors, caregivers, and the general public were able to learn introductory stitches and fundamentals through group practice and discussion. Interested in attending a workshop? T.E.A.L.® has tons of upcoming workshops & webinars on a variety of topics. View all of our upcoming workshops here.
On January 17th, 2017, T.E.A.L.® hosted a Exploring Meditation Workshop with moderator Enrique Bejarano. During the workshop survivors and caregivers were able to learn meditation concepts and fundamentals through interactive group practice and discussion. Topics included some brief historical context about why individuals choose to meditate, as well as correct posture, breath, visualization and stillness. Interested in attending a similar workshop? T.E.A.L.® still has two upcoming workshops moderated by Enrique. The Breath Empowerment Workshop Series is on February 7th. View all of our upcoming workshops here.
T.E.A.L.®’s amazing volunteer, Samantha Radandt along with B&R Events hosted a New Year’s Eve 2017 Southern Gala in Greenville, South Carolina to help ring in the New Year while supporting T.E.A.L.®’s cause. There was food, dancing and cocktails. They were able to raise a grand total of $3,450. Thank you Samantha and B&R Events for your continued support!
For the month of December, one of our Men of T.E.A.L.® Phillip Ruello, with the help of the Department of NYC Sanitation employees, held a T.E.A.L.® Walk/Window campaign to raise funds to support T.E.A.L.® programs. They raised an amazing total of $843. It could not have been done without garages M1260, M1130, M4A-145, and M12-418. Thank you Philip and the Department of NYC Sanitation for supporting our mission!
On December 21,2016, Tell Every Amazing Lady® presented a lecture to a class of students at the Brooklyn Adult Learning Center, also known as BALC. T.E.A.L.® was able to teach students about the signs, symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer and spread awareness about this deadly disease while answering questions that the students had.
T.E.A.L.® received a seal from Good Deed Seats for being one of the top 49 most innovative national organizations for giving back. Thank you Good Deed Seats for including us in this amazing list! Check out the article here.
T.E.A.L.® is proud to release the list of studies funded for the year 2016! T.E.A.L.® helped fund a total of 4 research studies at various institutions. The T.E.A.L.® Medical Research Program has reached two new states! Check out our interactive map and list of new medical studies we are a part of all over the United States here.
On December 14,2016, Tell Every Amazing Lady® presented a lecture to a class of Nursing Assistant students at the Brooklyn Adult Learning Center, also known as BALC. T.E.A.L.® was able to teach students about the signs, symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer and spread awareness about this deadly disease.
Save the date for the 9th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run. The walk will take place in Prospect Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Online pre-registration opens soon. Get a Team together today! Come celebrate nine years of awareness, courage, and strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure!
The 4th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk date will be September 16th, 2017! It will take place at White Memorial Conservation Center. Online pre-registration opens soon! Get a Team together today! Come celebrate four years of awareness, courage, and strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure!
To learn more, visit www.tealwalk.org/litchfield
The 2016 event is now closed. Save the date for the 3rd Annual Whitesboro T.E.A.L.® Walk. The walk will take place at Whitestown Town Park on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Online pre-registration opens soon. Get a Team together today! Come celebrate three years of awareness, courage, and strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure! The 2016 event is now closed and more information about the 2017 event is coming soon. Check back soon for further details at www.tealwalk.org/whitesboro
The 2016 event is now closed. Save the date for the 4th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk. The walk will take place at Lake Mayer Track on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Online pre-registration opens soon. Get a Team together today! Come celebrate four years of awareness, courage, and strength of both Ovarian Cancer survivors and the families who have been touched by the disease while spreading knowledge and raising funds for research for a cure!
Check back soon for further details at www.tealwalk.org/savannah
On December 2nd, 2016, T.E.A.L.® attended the 2016 NonProfit Excellence Awards at the New York Academy of Medicine. Thank you to the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee for hosting this event and congratulations to the winners, Neighbors Link, Per Scholas and the Jewish Board!
T.E.A.L.®’s amazing volunteer, Samantha Radandt along with B&R Events is hosting a New Year’s Eve 2017 Southern Gala in South Carolina to help ring in the New Year while supporting our cause. The event will take place on December 31st. Tickets are $90 for general admission, $120 for VIP admission, and $900 for VIP tables of 8. Part of the proceeds will be donated to T.E.A.L.®. For more information and to purchase tickets, click this link.
November 29th is Giving Tuesday. Since 2011, #GivingTuesday has grown into a global movement connecting people everywhere with the ultimate goal of promoting a national day dedicated to giving. Communities, charities, and businesses around the world are gathering together to promote Giving Tuesday, an online-based national day for giving back to local and national causes. Donate to T.E.A.L.® through Facebook and The Gates Foundation will match donations to this fundraiser up to $1,000! Your donation will go directly to T.E.A.L.® Awareness/Education, Medical Research, and Survivor Programs. Click here to donate!
